Question

Basal metabolism is the energy expended

A. when sleeping in a cool environment.
B. when doing moderate activity.
C. when resting, but awake, and in a fasting state.
D. to make food available to the body.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C. when resting, but awake, and in a fasting state.

Step-by-step explanation:

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) describes the amount of daily energy expended by humans at rest, in a neutrally temperate environment, while in the postabsorptive state. It measures how much energy the body needs for normal, basic, daily activity.

About 70 percent of all daily energy expenditure comes from the basic functions of the organs in the body. Another 20 percent comes from physical activity, and the remaining 10 percent is necessary for body thermoregulation or temperature control.